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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.50 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.50 and 35.48 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.50 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.50 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.50 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.23/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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